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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.14, 1,132.95 and 506.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.14, 1,132.95 and 506.65 is: 699.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.14 : 1,132.95 = 506.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.14/1,132.95 = 506.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.14x = 1,132.95 × 506.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.14x = 574,009.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,009.12/821.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.04

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